Travel Conference Showcases True Inclusion

Here's what it looks like when inclusion becomes the operating system, not an afterthought.

View in browser Unsubscribe Thursday November 20, 2025 Incentive Travel   Barbara Scofidio Editor Image by Meg Von Haartman via Unsplash The Great Rebalancing: Safe and Easy Incentive Destinations Prevail There's been a redrawing of the incentive travel map as companies wrestle with higher costs and shifting sentiments about international travel. Diversity and Inclusion   Andrea Doyle Executive Editor Image by Michael Scott / Accessible Travel NYC Accessible Travel Conference Showcases True Inclusion Accessibility is often treated as a compliance task. A recent conference demonstrates what it looks like when inclusion becomes the operating system, not an afterthought.   New Report       Unlocking Corporate Creativity: Designing Engaging Experiences for Attendees and Teams SkiftX and New Orleans & Company partnered to analyze the current corporate landscape and uncover insights to help meeting planners exceed attendee expectations. Yet it's not only about what attendees want. As planners balance growing demands from executives who are navigating economic uncertainty and rapid technological change, this report focuses on the design strategies that can deliver meaningful impact for audiences and the bottom line. Get the Report Meetings Innovators   Barbara Scofidio Editor Meetings Innovators: Elyse Dawson This power user of AI feels that the next wave of innovation will come from making meetings more human. Popular Content Event Design Dopamine-driven Event Design: When Is It Too Much? The dopamine culture, built on short-burst stimulation and positive reinforcement, has infiltrated B2B events, especially trade shows. But has it gone too far?  - Barbara Scofidio   Trends & Insights New Research Reveals Shifts in Trade Show Revenue Mix Trade shows have long relied on floor space as their financial backbone, but that foundation is changing faster than most executives admit. A new framework provides a consistent way to quantify that change. - Miguel Neves   Ideas & Inspiration 10 Strategies to Delight Attendees' Senses at Your Event Adding thoughtful touches that stimulate the senses can transform an event experience. - Barbara Scofidio   Sustainability TED Unveils Data-Driven Approach to Event Sustainability as Accountability Rises Growing scrutiny and increased expectations are forcing event organizers to go beyond token gestures and embed sustainability in every aspect of event design. TED has responded with a measurable, verifiable, and deeply integrated climate action plan. - Andrea Doyle   Hotels How Planners Are Maximizing Group Travel With Choice Hotels International With rising costs and tighter budgets, Choice Hotels International offers smart solutions for planners to maximize their spend and enhance the guest experience. The company's expansive portfolio includes over 7,500 properties across 22 brands, offering the breadth, flexibility, and support that today's planners expect, regardless of the event's budget or size. - Choice Hotels + Skift Meetings Defining the future of events. Skift. 35 W 31st St., New York, NY, 10001, USA Follow Us: LinkedIn   |  X   |  Facebook   |  Instagram   |  YouTube You received this because you are subscribed to Newsletter | Skift Meetings Stand-Up from Skift. For Gmail users: If you are using the tabbed inbox, Skift emails may be pushed to the 'Promotions' tab. To get updates from Skift direct to your primary inbox, drag and drop this email to that tab.